Upper Oakhurst Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Upper Oakhurst Historic District

Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia
Listed
July 28, 1992
Type
District
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
92000875

About this property

Upper Oakhurst Historic District is a national historic district located at Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia. The district includes 37 contributing buildings in a residential area adjacent to South Bluefield. The buildings are primarily large single-family residences on large lots. The properties were mostly developed during the 1920s, and are representative of popular architectural styles, including Colonial Revival and Classical Revival. A number of the homes were designed by architect Alex B. Mahood. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia
37.26304, -81.20591

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

First Baptist Church of Bluefield
Industrial
0.2 mi
South Bluefield Historic District
Industrial
0.5 mi
Jefferson Street Historic District
Industrial
0.9 mi
Bluefield Downtown Commercial Historic District
Industrial
0.9 mi
Municipal Building
Industrial
1 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Rocky Gap (Bland County)
1863Civil War
4.7 mi
Battle of Cloyd's Mountain (May 9, 1864)
1864Civil War
8.1 mi
Cloyd's Mountain — Union Flanking Attack
1864Civil War
8.1 mi
Skirmish at Princeton (1861)
1861Civil War
9.1 mi

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When was Upper Oakhurst Historic District listed on the National Register?

Upper Oakhurst Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Upper Oakhurst Historic District?

Upper Oakhurst Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Upper Oakhurst Historic District?

The period of significance for Upper Oakhurst Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.

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